Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 11:37AM CDT until May 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY...
.Critical fire weather conditions are expected over far western
North Dakota Thursday afternoon and evening. Afternoon
temperatures will climb into the lower to mid 90s, while humidity
values drop as low as 15 percent. This will combine with south
winds around 25 mph gusting to 45 mph to result in critical fire
weather conditions. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and
become difficult to control.
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday.
* WINDS...South 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA...Far western North Dakota.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
* AFFECTED AREA...Far western North Dakota.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Divide; Williams; McKenzie; Golden Valley; Billings; Slope; Bowman
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: